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Jun 28, 2021
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Jun 28, 2021
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This week we're going full force into the break-out action movies for Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in 1994's 'Speed.'
Topics: Speed, Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Movies, Review, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown
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Jun 22, 2021
06/21
Jun 22, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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We were unable to record a new episode so we went all the way back to 2013 to repost an episode that probably most of our listeners have never heard and may have some fun listening to how we were back then. It is our review of Quentin Tarantino's 'Jackie Brown.'
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Podcast, Jackie Brown, Pam Grier, Quentin Tarantino
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Jun 14, 2021
06/21
Jun 14, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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This week it is all about the romantic comedy with Dustin Hoffman getting in touch with his feminine side in 'Tootsie.'
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Tootsie, Movies, Review, Dustin Hoffman
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Jun 7, 2021
06/21
Jun 7, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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After 401 episode, we have decided to take a gamble and really shake up The Movie Breakdown. Rather than reviewing multiple movies in the show, we are going to do a deep-dive on one major movie. This week it is the 1985 beloved adventure picture, 'The Goonies.'
Topics: The Goonies, Movies, Review, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown
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May 31, 2021
05/21
May 31, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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We've got three movie reviews for you this week. We go all the way back to the 1930s to review Charlie Chaplin's final Tramp picture in 'Modern Times.' Then we have two Netflix original releases for you in the Amy Adams starring thriller, 'The Woman in the Window' and Zack Snyder's zombie heist picture, 'Army of the Dead.' After that we pay tribute to Charles Grodin and Samuel E Wright.
Topics: Movies, Review, The Movie Breakdown, Zack Snyder, Army of the Dead, Amy Adams, The Woman in the...
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May 24, 2021
05/21
May 24, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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It is the 400th episode of 'The Movie Breakdown.' We are calling it 'The Breakdown of the Movies that Defines Us.' We are each looking at 10 movies that hit us to our core and have influenced and molded us as movie watchers and people. These are the movies to watch to better understand who we are.
Topics: Movies, The Movie Breakdown
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May 17, 2021
05/21
May 17, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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The Movie Breakdown reviews three movies this week including the sci-fi action comedy, 'Love and Monsters.'
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Review, Love and Monster, Things Heard and Seen, The War with Grandpa,...
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May 10, 2021
05/21
May 10, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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We have four movie reviews this week including the animated adventure 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines' and a new thriller starring Michael B. Jordan in 'Without Remose.'
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Review, Al Pacino, Sea of Love, Mike Myers, Austin Powers: The Man of...
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May 2, 2021
05/21
May 2, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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We've complained about tropes and cliches many time on 'The Movie Breakdown' and we always love it when a movie is original and fresh. But there are some tropes that were overused and successful for a reason. We explore four of them this week.
Topics: Podcast, Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Tropes
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Apr 25, 2021
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Apr 25, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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This week its 'The Breakdown of Behind the Scene Masters' as we look at the cinematographers, screenwriters, special effects artists and editors that help craft the movies that we love.
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Podcast
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Apr 19, 2021
04/21
Apr 19, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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We've got reivews for fourmovies this week including the breakout movies for Jim Carrey and John Travolta.
Topics: Review, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, Thunder Force, John...
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Apr 11, 2021
04/21
Apr 11, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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This week we've got three reviews for your including Aneesh Chaganty's latest thrillers in 'Run.' We also look at things we'd love to be adapted for the big screen.
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Podcast, Movie, Review, Run. Sarah Paulson, Aneesh Chaganty, Biggie: I Got a...
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Apr 5, 2021
04/21
Apr 5, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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The Movie Breakdown has three movie reviews this week including Peter Jackson's 'King Kong' plus we look at fan entitlement.
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Review, Movies, Peter Jackson, King Kong, Bad Trip, Operation Varsity Blue
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Mar 29, 2021
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Mar 29, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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We are reviewing four movies this week including 1976 'King Kong', two family features and a documentary about Blockbuster.
Topics: Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Review, King Kong, The Last Blockbuster, Jeff Bridges, Finding Ohana,...
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Mar 22, 2021
03/21
Mar 22, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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We have a gigantic episode this week as we review one of the original creature features in the iconic original King Kong. We also review two coming-of-age movies and discuss the recent Oscar nominations.
Topics: Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Podcast, Review, Oscars, King Kong, Amy Peohler, Moxie, The Map of...
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Mar 15, 2021
03/21
Mar 15, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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It is a great episode for Eddie Murphy fans as we review two of his movies in his first '48 Hrs.' and his most recent, 'Coming 2 America.' We also discuss how streamers should handle problematic movies and we review the Carey Mulligan starring period drama, 'The Dig.'
Topics: Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Review, Podcast, Eddie Murphy, Walter Hill, 48 Hours, Coming 2...
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Mar 8, 2021
03/21
Mar 8, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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We've got three movie reviews this week including Sam Raimi's thriller, 'A Simple Plan.' We also discuss the plans for a movie about a black Superman.
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Podcast, Review, A Simple Plan. Sam Raimi, Bill Paxton, Bliss, I Care...
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Mar 1, 2021
03/21
Mar 1, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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This week we've got reviews for three movies including the teen romcom 'To All the Boys: Always and Forever' and as well, we look at the impact of movie studios owning streamers.
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Review, To All the Boys Always and Forever, Lana Condor, Noah...
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Feb 22, 2021
02/21
Feb 22, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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This week we celebrate a film studio/distributor that has released some of the best movies of the past decade with 'The Breakdown of the Impact of A24'.
Topics: A24, Movies, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown
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Feb 14, 2021
02/21
Feb 14, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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This week is a celebration of Christopher Plummer as we review four of his movies including 'The Sound of Music'.
Topics: Christopher Plummer, The Movie Breakdown, Podcast, Movies, Review, Julie Andrews, The Sound of...
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Feb 8, 2021
02/21
Feb 8, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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Valentine's Day is right around the corner and we celebrate that day of romance with 'The Breakdown of Love'. We reviews such romance movies like the screwball comedy 'His Girl Friday' and David O Russell's 'Silver Lining Playbook'.
Topics: Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Podcast, Review, His Girl Friday, Carey Grant, Howard Hawks, David O...
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Feb 1, 2021
02/21
Feb 1, 2021
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Christopher Spicer $ Scott Martin
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We've got four movies to review this week including a lesser known but still acclaimed Martin Scorsese picture, 'The King of Comedy.'
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Review, Martin Scorses, The King of Comedy, The White Tiger, The...
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Jan 25, 2021
01/21
Jan 25, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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This week we're back to reviewing movies and we discuss pictures like 'Pieces of a Woman' and 'One Night in Miami.'
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Podcast, Pieces of a Woman, One Night in Miami, The Beastmaster, Tanya...
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Jan 17, 2021
01/21
Jan 17, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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It is a new year, so we're looking ahead with our special episode 'The Breakdown of the Future Success for Movies.' We look at strategies we believe the movie industry needs to adopt in order to make sure it continues to thrive.
Topics: Movies, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown
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Jan 11, 2021
01/21
Jan 11, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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It is our biggest show of the year, 'The Breakdown of the Best of 2020' where we both reveal our top ten movies of the past year.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Movies
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Jan 4, 2021
01/21
Jan 4, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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This week is a special episode called 'The Breakdown of Underrated Movies of 2020' where we champion the movies that were better than their critical reception or were not seen by enough people.
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Review, List, Most Underrated Movies
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Jan 4, 2021
01/21
Jan 4, 2021
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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This week is a special episode called 'The Breakdown of Underrated Movies of 2020' where we champion the movies that were better than their critical reception or were not seen by enough people.
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Review, List, Most Underrated Movies
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Dec 28, 2020
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Dec 28, 2020
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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This week it is 'The Breakdown of the Worst of 2020' show as we look back at some of the movies that made us question if we really do want to review movies. This is our final chance to pan those movies that wasted 90 plus minutes of our lives.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Review, Worst of the Year
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Dec 18, 2020
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Dec 18, 2020
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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This week is 'The Breakdown of Our Wishes for 2021 and Beyond' as we discuss a few things we would love to see in movies.
Topics: Movies, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown
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Dec 14, 2020
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Dec 14, 2020
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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It is the final traditional review show of the year, and we have four movies for you including Josh Trank's 'Capone' and David Fincher's 'Mank.'
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Podcast, Movie, Review, David Fincher, Mank, Christmas Chronicles 2, Capone,...
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Dec 7, 2020
12/20
Dec 7, 2020
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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This week we're reviewing four very different movies from 1970s exploitation to a slice of life period piece to a holiday musical. We also look at HBO Max recent announcement of releasing all of Warner's Brothers' 2021 movies may drastically change movie distribution going forward.
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Podcast, Movies, Review, The Last House on the Left, Wes Craven, Death Wish,...
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Nov 30, 2020
11/20
Nov 30, 2020
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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We've got four movie reviews this week including another Peter Sellers classic and Ron Howard's latest movie. We also look at what studios can learn from 'Freaky.'
Topics: Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Podcast, Review, Ron Howard, Amy Adams, Hillbilly Elegy, Rebecca, Lily...
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Nov 22, 2020
11/20
Nov 22, 2020
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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We review four movies this week including a sequel that took almost three decades to arrive in 'Bill and Ted Face the Music' and a comedy that kicked off a popular series in 'The Pink Panther.' As well, we look at some major changes to the future of movie distribution.
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Review, Bill and Ted Face the Music, Keanu Reeves, Peter Sellers, The...
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Nov 16, 2020
11/20
Nov 16, 2020
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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This week we review two new theatrical releases in the family drama crossed with western in 'Let Him Go' and the body swap slasher horror comedy, 'Freaky.' As well, we discuss 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' and 'Bloodshot.'
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Movie, Podcast, Review, Freaky, Christopher Landon, Let Him Go, Kevin Costner,...
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Nov 9, 2020
11/20
Nov 9, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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It is 'The Breakdown of Sean Connery' as we review five of his movies including 'The Untouchables' and 'The Murder on the Orient Express.'
Topics: Podcast. Movies Review, The Movie Breakdown, Sean Connery, The Highland, the Untouchables, The...
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Nov 2, 2020
11/20
Nov 2, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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Halloween is past, so the perfect time for 'The Breakdown of Horror' show because why should the frights end now. We review all kinds of movies from a kids battling monsters, a slasher musical, a creature feature and David Lynch's first feature.
Topics: Podcast, Movies, Review, David Lynch, Eraserhead, Tremors, Tim Burton, Johnny Depp, Sweeney Todd...
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Oct 26, 2020
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Oct 26, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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It is a jam-packed episode with five movie reviews including a smash-hit 1990s supernatural romance, Aaron Sorkin's latest picture and a family friendly ghost.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Movie, Review, Aaron Sorkin, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Demi Moore,...
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Oct 18, 2020
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Oct 18, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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This week we're reviewing four movies including the very influential 1990s horror thriller, 'The Silence of the Lambs.' We also look at how tentpoles will change in the coming years.
Topics: Podast, Movies, The Movie Breakdown, The Silence of the Lambs, Jodie Foster, Jonathan Demme, Santa...
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Oct 8, 2020
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Oct 8, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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It's the Canadian Thanksgiving so we're revealing things in movies that we are the most grateful and thankful for having.
Topics: Podcast, Movies, The Movie Breakdown. Thanksgiving
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Oct 5, 2020
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Oct 5, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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It is a super-sized episode this week as both hosts reveal their top ten favourite comedies of the 2010s.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown. Best Comedies of 2010s
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Sep 28, 2020
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Sep 28, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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This week we're reviewing four movies on 'The Movie Breakdown' including two comedies that are held up as classics in 'The Naked Gun' and 'FUBAR.' We also look at the first star vehicle for Millie Bobby Brown in the family adventure 'Enola Holmes.' After the reviews, we discuss if Disney botched how they have handled 'Star Wars'.
Topics: Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Podcast, Review, Leslie Nielsen, The Naked Gun, Fubar, Enola Holmes,...
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Sep 21, 2020
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Sep 21, 2020
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Scott MArtin & Christopher Spicer
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We;ve got four movie reviews this week including a beloved 1980s comedy in 'Twins' and a Tom Cruiser thriller in 'The Firm.'
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Review, The Firm, Tom Cruise, Twins, Danny Devito, Arnold...
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Sep 14, 2020
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Sep 14, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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We're reviewing four movies this week including a movie many consider a teen comedy classic in 'Mean Girls' and Charlie Kauffman's latest 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things.' Plus we look at the new Oscar diversity standards and predict what we think this means for the movie industry.
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Podcast, Review, Mean Girls, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, White...
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Sep 7, 2020
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Sep 7, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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We've got four movie reviews this week including one of the most anticipated movies of the year in Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller, 'Tenet.' Plus we've been waiting three years and finally we can discuss 'The New Mutants.' As well, we look at one of the most influential Westerns ever, 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.' We also pay tribute to the great career and life of movie star, Chadwick Boseman.
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Review, Movies, Podcast, Chadwick Boseman, Christopher Nola, Tenet, Clint...
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Sep 7, 2020
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Sep 7, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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The latest episode has four movie review including the highly anticipated sci-fi thriller from Christopher Nolan in 'Tenet.' Speaking of anticipating, 'The New Mutants' is finally here so we review that as well. We also look at what may be one of the most influential Westerns ever in 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' We also lost an acting great in Chadwick Boseman, so we pay tribute to his career and life
Topics: Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Podcast, Review, Christopher Nolan, Tenet, The New Mutants, Clint...
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Aug 31, 2020
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Aug 31, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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This week we celebrate the very best movies of the year in 'The Breakdown of the Best of 2020 So Far' where we look at our favourite performances, moments, surprises and movies of the first half of the year.
Topics: Movies. Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Best of 2020
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Aug 31, 2020
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Aug 31, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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It's 'The Breakdown of the Best of 2020 So Far' in a super-sized episode where we look at our favourite moments, performances, surprises and movies of the first half and a bit of the year. We bestow some awards and also list our top five movies of 2020 so far.
Topics: Podcast, Movies, Best of 2020, Review, The Movie Breakdown
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Aug 23, 2020
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Aug 23, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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We've got reviews for four movies including the new animated feature, 'The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run' and as well we discuss if the hiring of Olivia Wilde and Nia DaCosta to helm big blockbusters is a sign of a change in the movie industry.
Topics: Movies, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Reviews, The SpongeBob Movie Sponge on the Run, Unhinged,...
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Aug 23, 2020
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Aug 23, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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We're reviewing four movie this week including two new theatrical releases in 'The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run' and 'Unhinged.'
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Review, The SpongeBob Movie Sponge on the Run, Unhinged,...
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Aug 17, 2020
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Aug 17, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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We get personal this week as we look at the things in our life that have influence how we watch and review movies. We discuss everything from our high school experience, parenting and mental health.
Topics: Movies, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown
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Aug 17, 2020
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Aug 17, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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This week we look at the things in our life that influence how we watch and review movies. It is a personal show where we open up about ourselves and what has formed us as critics.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Movies
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Aug 16, 2020
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Aug 16, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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This week we look at the things in our life that influence how we watch and review movies. It is a personal show where we open up about ourselves and what has formed us as critics.
Topics: Movies, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown
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Aug 9, 2020
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Aug 9, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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This week we have reviews for two sequels with teen romance and hungry sharks, plus we pay tribute to Wilford Brimley and look at Disnery's innovative 'Mulan' release strategy.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Review, Kissing Booth 2, 47 Meters Down: Uncaged, Animal...
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Aug 9, 2020
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Aug 9, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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We're reviewing three movies this week including a romantic teen comedy sequel, a scary hungry shark sequel and an animated magical cookie movie. Plus we ay tribute to Wilford Brimley and talk about the interesting strategy Disney has for 'Mulan.'
Topics: Podcast, Movies, Review, The Movie Breakdown, 47 Meters Down: Uncaged, Animal Crackers, Wilford...
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Aug 3, 2020
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Aug 3, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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We review two movies in the Nicolas Cage staring adaptation of a H.P. Lovecraft horror, 'Color Out of Space' and the romantic road trip comedy, 'Desperados.' We also pay tribute to the careers of Olivia de Havilland and Alan Parker.
Topics: Podcast, Movies, Review, Nicolas Cage, Color Out of Space, Desperados, Olivia de Havilland, Alan...
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Aug 2, 2020
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Aug 2, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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We review two movies in the Nicholas Cage staring adaptation of a H.P. Lovecraft horror, 'Color Out of Space' and the romantic road trip comedy, 'Desperados.' We also pay tribute to the careers of Olivia de Havilland and Alan Parker.
Topics: Podcast, Movies, Review, Nicholas Cage, Color Out of Space, Desperados, Olivia de Havilland, Alan...
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Jul 26, 2020
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Jul 26, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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This week we're reviewing four movies including Dvid Fincher's based on true events thriller 'Zodiac' and the Charlize Theron starring actioner, 'The Old Guard.'
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Podcast, Review, The Old Guard, Zodiac, David Fincher, Will Ferrell,...
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Jul 26, 2020
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Jul 26, 2020
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Christopher Spicer & Scott Martin
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This week we're reviewing four movies including David Fincher's based on true events thriller 'Zodiac' and the Charlize Theron starring actioner, 'The Old Guard.' We also look at the state of movie theatres and how movie studios plan to release upcoming movies.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Review, Zodiac, David Fincher, Will Ferrell, Eurovision Song...
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Jul 25, 2020
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Jul 25, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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We revisit our Best Movies of 2013 Top Ten lists and reveal how we feel about the movies from that year now and create new lists.
Topics: Movies, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Best of 2013
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Jul 24, 2020
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Jul 24, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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We revisit out Best Movies of 2013 Top Ten and then reveal how we now feel on the movies of that year and create a new list.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Best of 2013
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Jul 23, 2020
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Jul 23, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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We revisit our Best of 2013 Top Tens and redo them to fit with how we feel about the movies from that year now.
Topics: Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Podcast, Best of 2013
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Jul 21, 2020
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Jul 21, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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We revisits our top ten 2013 movies lists and reveal what we now feel are the best movies of that year.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Best of 2013
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Jul 20, 2020
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Jul 20, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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This week we return to our Best of 2013 lists and make changes based on how we feel about the movies today.
Topics: Podcast, Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Best of 2013
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Jul 13, 2020
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Jul 13, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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It's 'The Breakdown of Movie Myths' where we look at beliefs about movies that aren't actually true like foreign movie are pretentious and some movies need you to turn off your brain to enjoy.
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Podcast
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Jul 5, 2020
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Jul 5, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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This week is 'The Breakdown of Fallen Generes' as we look at genres like the Western, parody and historical epic and discuss its time as blockbuster behemoth and why it has now lost some of his glory.
Topics: Podcast, Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Western Found-Footage
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Jun 29, 2020
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Jun 29, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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The latest episode reviews the hijack thriller '7500' and the horror classic 'Rosemary's Baby.' We also pay tribute to director Joel Schumacher and actor Ian Holm.
Topics: Movies. Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, 7500. Joseph Gordon Levitt, Rosemary's Baby, Ian Holm, Joel...
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Jun 22, 2020
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Jun 22, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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This week we celebrate movies about the Black experience including the new Spike Lee movie and the break-out Ryan Coogler picture.
Topics: Podcast, Movies, Review, Spike Lee, Da 5 Bloods, Fruitvale Station, Ryan Coogler, The Hate U Give,...
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Jun 15, 2020
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Jun 15, 2020
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We've got four movie reviews for you this week including the Martin Scorsese directed 'The Age of Innocence' and then we look at new measures being put in place by the Academy to be more diverse and inclusive.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Review, Movies, The Age of Innocence, Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus,...
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Jun 8, 2020
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Jun 8, 2020
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It is our 350th episode, and you know that means, we just have to review some 1990s classics. We look at the sweeping sword and kilt war epic, 'Braveheart.' Speaking of war, we review the submarine cold war espionage picture, 'The Hunt for Red October,' Then we review two modern pictures in the semi-autobiographical 'Honey Boy' and the social drama. 'All Day and a Night.' We also look at what is the responsibility of filmmakers and studios to tackle major social issues.
Topics: Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Review, Podcast, Mel Gibson, Breaveheart, The Hunt for Red October,...
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May 31, 2020
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May 31, 2020
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We've got four movies for this week and it is all about the need for trust. You've got to trust your partner for a healthy relationship, especially if someone if trying to kill you like in the action romcom, 'The Lovebirds.' If you are going to stay at house then you better feel safe with the host, which is a big issue in the Lin Shaye starring horror, 'Room for Rent.' You really want to be able to trust your government, and we have two movie about that in 'The Report' and 'Official Secret.'...
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Review, Movies, The Lovebirds, Room for Rent, Official Secrets, The...
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May 25, 2020
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May 25, 2020
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We've got four movie reviews for you this week including a David Spade comedy, a Robert Redford team-up with Tony Scott and a lesser known Francis Ford Coppola picture. We also talk about the Snyder Cut.
Topics: Podcast, Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Review, Spy Game, Robert Redford, Brad Pitt, Tony Scott, The...
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May 21, 2020
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May 21, 2020
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It is a bonus episode of 'The Movie Breakdown' with discussion about technology woes, George Lucas' constant tweaking and Spike Lee's upcoming Vietnam movie.
Topics: Movies, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Midweek Breakdown, Spike Lee, Microsoft, Star Wars, George...
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May 17, 2020
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May 17, 2020
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The Movie Breakdown takes off this week with three movie reviews including beloved 1980s action picture, 'Top Gun.' We also pay tribute to great comedians Jerry Stiller and Fred Wilard.
Topics: Movies, Review, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Top Gun, Tony Scott, Tom Cruise, The Half of It, Blow...
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May 15, 2020
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May 15, 2020
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Monday seems so far away? Well, we got a bonus dose of movie talk for you as we discuss the trouble shooting of 'Mad Max:Fury Road', the best stingers in movies and if studios are being overly optimistic about releasing movies in theatres this summer.
Topics: Movies, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Mad Max Fury Road, Airplae!, New Mutants, Disney, Christopher...
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May 11, 2020
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May 11, 2020
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Scott MArtin & Christopher Spicer
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This week we've got five movie reviews for you including the beloved comedy classic 'Airplane' and the baseball legend movie, 'The Natural.'
Topics: Podcast, Movies, Review, The Movie Breakdown, The Natural, Robert Redford, Airplane, The...
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May 7, 2020
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May 7, 2020
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The Midweek Breakdown is back and this week we discuss things like kid logic that follows us to adulthood, the history of gimmicks in movies including Tom Cruise's latest pitch, and if Universal landing Lego was really a great deal.
Topics: Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Midweek Breakdown, Universal, Lego, Tom Cruise, Blair Witch Project
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May 4, 2020
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May 4, 2020
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This week we review four movies including the Chris Hemsworth starring action picture, Dave Bautista teaching a young girl to be a spy, a thriller with comedic touches starring Aubrey Hepburn and Cary Grant and a sci-fi movie based on a board game.
Topics: Movies, Review, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Chris Hemsworth, Extraction, Dave Baustista, My Spy,...
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Apr 27, 2020
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Apr 27, 2020
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This week we've got reviews for two Netflix originals, two cult horror classics and a 1940s movie from a legendary filmmaker.
Topics: Movies, Review, The Movie Breakdown, Orson Welles, The Stranger, Hellraiser, Piranha, Joe Dante,...
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Apr 24, 2020
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Apr 24, 2020
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It's the second bonus Breakdown of the week and we're discussing all sort of things like Christopher's son overcoming his fear of biking, if we really need a Hunger Games prequel and if plot holes really matter.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Hunger Games, Back to the Future
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Apr 22, 2020
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Apr 22, 2020
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The Midweek Breakdown is back and we discuss things like remakes be it horror classics or things we loved from our childhood, and we also discuss if all beloved movies warrant documentaries or commentaries about them. Plus we talk a lot about 'Battleship' and Hasbro's cream of a cinematic board game universe.
Topics: Movies, Review, The Midweek Breakdown, Battleship, Hellraiser, Scream, The Mandalorian
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Apr 20, 2020
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Apr 20, 2020
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We review four movies this week including the beloved zombie comedy cult hit, 'Shaun of the Dead' and the remake of a horror classic 'Suspiria.' As well we celebrate the career of Brian Dennehy.
Topics: Movies, Review, Shaun of the Dead, Suspiria, Brian Dennehy, Coffee and Kareem, The Platform
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Apr 15, 2020
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Apr 15, 2020
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The Midweek Breakdown is back with lots of movie news talk including 'Trolls World Tour' VOD success, what Cineplex is doing right now and a nice gesture being done by Lionsgate.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Midweek Breakdown, Trolls World Tour, Cineplex, WWE
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Apr 13, 2020
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Apr 13, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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It is 'The Breakdown of Stars You Need to Watch' as we talk about some actors and filmmakers that we think will have a huge impact on cinema in the future. We discuss exciting names like Florence Pugh, Ari Aster and Cynthia Erivo.
Topics: Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Podcast, Florence Pugh, Samara Weaving, Beanie Feldstein, Ari Aster,...
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Apr 10, 2020
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Apr 10, 2020
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Happy Easter and our little gift to you is a second bonus episode this week. It is The Weekend Breakdown to kick off your long weekend. We talk about major theatrical movie moving to streaming services. do a quick review of The Last Airbender and talk a whole lot about planned remakes.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Movies, The Last Airbender, Doogie Howser MD, Remakes, The Others,...
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Apr 7, 2020
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Apr 7, 2020
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The latest episode of The Midweek Breakdown is here and we talk even more 'Back to the Future', a little 'The Last Airbender' and movies with open endings.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Midweek Breakdown, Back to the Future, The Last Airbender
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Apr 6, 2020
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Apr 6, 2020
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We are calling this week's show 'The Breakdown of the Feel-Good Movie.' It is a massive episode this week as we review a pure classic in the iconic 'Back to the Future.' As well we have the Eddie Murphy romantic comedy 'Coming to America', the Roald Dahl adaptation 'Matilda', the kid's adventure 'Spy Kids' and the Will Smith starring biopic 'The Pursuit of Happyness.'
Topics: Podcast, Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Review, Back to the Future, Matilda, Coming to America, Spy...
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Apr 1, 2020
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Apr 1, 2020
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We've got another bonus episode and this week we talk about the current war between movie theatres and Universal and how we think it will change the movie industry.
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Podcast, Movies
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Mar 31, 2020
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Mar 31, 2020
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We're reviewing three movies this week including some beloved comedies in 'Animal House' and 'You've Got Mail,' We also pay tribute to Stuart Gordon and discuss is the stoppage of live-action productions will lead to the rise of more animated features.
Topics: Podcast, Movie, The Movie Breakdown, Review, Stuart Gordon, You've Got Mail, Animal House, Lost...
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Mar 31, 2020
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Mar 31, 2020
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This week we review three movies including some beloved comedies in 'Animal House' and 'You've Got Mail'. We also pay tribute to Stuart Gordon and look at if the shutdown of most film productions means a golden chance for animation.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Review, You've Got Mail, Animal House, Lost Girls, Stuart...
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Mar 24, 2020
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Mar 24, 2020
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During the Covid-19 pandemic, we are going to be offering some bonus episodes that will be less structured and more free-form discussions. Our discussion this time centres around sequels as we talk about some horrible ones, some greats ones and then of course, go down some rabbit trails too.
Topics: The Movie Breakdown, Movies, Podcast
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Mar 22, 2020
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Mar 22, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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The theatres may be closed but there are still movies to review, and this week we have four of them. We've got a zombie musical, George Lucas' breakout coming-of-age story, and two Netflix original about mental health. As well, we look at how the coronavirus will drastically impact the movie industry and movie theatres
Topics: Podcast, Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Review, American Graffiti, Horse Girl, All the Bright Places,...
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Mar 16, 2020
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Mar 16, 2020
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This week we review four movies including the Spike Lee classic, 'Do the Right Thing' and the political satire meshed with horror, 'The Hunt.' We also pay tribute to the career of Max Von Sydow.
Topics: Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, The Way Back, The Hunt, Do the Right Thing, Spenser Confidential, Max...
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Mar 9, 2020
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Mar 9, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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We review four movies this week including the horror thriller based on a Stephen King novel 'Doctor Sleep' and the latest Pixar adventure 'Onward' plus we talk about the value of critics in 2020.
Topics: Movies, Podcast, Review, Onward, Pixar, Doctor Sleep, Mike Flanagan, The Invisible Man, The Last...
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Mar 2, 2020
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Mar 2, 2020
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Scott Martin and Christopher Spicer
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This week we review four movies including the latest video game adaptation 'Sonic the Hedgehog', the Best Picture winner, 'Parasite' and the romantic comedy sequel 'To All the Boys: PS I Still Love You.'
Topics: Podcast, Movies, The Movie Breakdown, Sonic the Hedgehog, To All the Boys PS I Still Love You,...
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Feb 24, 2020
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Feb 24, 2020
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This week's episode is 'The Breakdown of Movie Trends' as we look at some current things popping up in the movie world as well as making some predictions for the future.
Topics: Movies, Review, Podcast. The Movie Breakdown
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Feb 13, 2020
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Feb 13, 2020
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This week's episode is being called 'The Breakdown of Things We're Passionate About in Movies.' As you may have guessed. we look at things that we are obsessed about in movies and really get us excited.
Topics: Podcast, Movies, The Movie Breakdown
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Feb 10, 2020
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Feb 10, 2020
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Scott Martin $ Christopher Spicer
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We have got four huge movie reviews this week including two '90s classics, the latest comic book adventure and a cinematic panic attack. We also look back at the career of Kirk Douglas.
Topics: Movies, Podcast, Review, Birds of Prey, Margot Robbie, Groundhog Day, Bill Murray, Seven, David...
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Feb 2, 2020
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Feb 2, 2020
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Scott Martin & Christopher Spicer
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The Movie Breakdown is serving up five movies reviews this week including two 1970s pictures held up as classics in 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' and 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.'
Topics: Podcast, Movies, Review, The Rhythm Section, Blake Lively, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Willy...
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Jan 27, 2020
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Jan 27, 2020
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The latest episde of 'The Movie Breakdown' is here with four movie reviews including the latest for Guy Ritchie and Tyler Perry.
Topics: Movies, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Review, The Gentlemen, Guy Ritchie, Tyler Perry, A Fall from...
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Jan 20, 2020
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Jan 20, 2020
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It is our big catch-up show on The Movie Breakdown. We review some major 2019 releases that we missed during our year-end shows, and then start the year off with our 2020 releases in 'The Grudge' and 'Bad Boy for Life.'
Topics: Movies, Podcast, The Movie Breakdown, Review, Little Women, All the Freckles in the World, Greta...
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